FeaturesSun-Uranus Sirensby Simone Butler
This self-confessed "siren" writes about several women with the Sun-Uranus conjunction. These freedom-loving souls have lots of sexual magnetism but aren't necessarily interested in holding onto a man for life.

Election Year 2004: The Return of the King?by Raye Robertson
The movie version of the final book in Tolkien's immortal trilogy was wildly successful during an election year in the United States. Coincidence? And are we electing a president - or crowning a king? Read on.

Tough Love Planets: Malefics in Vedic Astrologyby Linda Johnsen
The word malefic means that the lessons these planets teach us may not be welcome at the outset. Malefic planets don't curse us, but they can strengthen us - after we stop kicking and screaming.

The The Spiritual Side of Saturnby Wendell C. Perry
Stern old Saturn has such a reputation as the god of material reality that many of us forget about the spiritual riches he offers. This author examines Saturn transits in the lives of four vastly different people.

The Seventh Houseby Dana Gerhardt
Lovers and enemies are both described by the 7th house, and regrettably, they are sometimes the same. But our 7th also tells us how we relate to partners of all sorts - and it portrays what they encounter when they get to know us.

Money and Power: Pluto in the Chart of the USAby Jessica Murray
Pluto in America's 2nd house casts a shadow of obsession upon what we value and how we use our resources. Still, the U.S. can recover from its materialism and learn that not everything of worth is measured in dollars.

Mercury Retro Reduxby Bill Herbst
Fasten your seatbelts for another Mercury Retrograde. This veteran astrologer's practical and refreshingly realistic advice for these backward turns can help to make the ride a bit less bumpy.

A Love Rectangleby Branka Stamenkovic
Question: What do you get when you have one woman trying to find Mr. Right from among three potential suitors? Answer: one very revealing horary chart!

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Election Day Betsby John TownleyOn November 2, most Americans will choose between Bush and Kerry for president. Does it matter who wins? The U.S. Sun progressing into Pisces that very day will lend Piscean confusion, hope, and mystery to this election.

The U.S. Presidential Election: A Vedic Viewby Komilla Sutton
Hindu astrology has a reputation for precision in prediction. Analyzing the charts, dashas, and transits of the two major candidates, this well-known Vedic astrologer predicts the winner.

The Fall Eclipsesby Marcia Starck

Transits to Multiple Chart Pointsby Donna Cunningham

Ask ASTRO-COACHby Nicki Michaels

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Oct/Nov Forecast Calendarby Jeff Jawer

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Jyotish Currents: Vedic Astrology Forecastby Kenneth Johnson

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